Attorney General Michael Mukasey, 67, who took over the reins from the embattled Alberto Gonzales after the "Attorneygate" scandal, collapsed while speaking on Thursday night.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Bush's nomination of retired federal judge Michael Mukasey to the post of attorney general. The Senate approved Mukasey by a vote of 53-40 during a late-night session Thursday.

President Bush wants opposition legislators to approve his choice for the nation's next top law enforcement official. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Democrats say the president is not spending enough to care for military veterans.

President Bush is asking a retired federal judge Michael Mukasey to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general of the United States. A White House spokesman says Mr. Bush will announce his decision to appoint Michael Mukasey within the hour.